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Posted 5/24/2014 11:04 AM (GMT -5)
I believe I have a yeast problem or might. I am extremely depressed, tired, have a canker sore or two. My stomach hurts, but when I took Diflucan for a week, it got much better. Now that I'm off it again for a few days, stomach hurts and am burping again. Tongue is white, but not like thick, thick white. So tired and fatigued and dizzy.

I take a probiotic and caprylic acid. But I didn't take the probiotic like I should have for a while during all the bicillin shots I have been taking for months. And after a bicillin shot, I feel worse. Sound like a yeast problem? Is there a true test for it?

Bottom line - could a lot of this be a yeast problem and how do I find out? Very, very fatigued and stomach upset. Just don't know if it is Lyme or yeast. It also feels like the bicillin shots are not working anymore.

Thanks for all your help and thoughts. Just looking for ideas. Will do whatever it takes as I really miss life.

Murph.
Posted 5/24/2014 11:19 AM (GMT -5)
Maybe toxicity from ABX. I had to stop them after 2 months. If you have a naturopath, there is a urine test to do for yeast. You can also do a simple morning spit test in a glass of water. Google it and you'll find the directions.

If you go to natural health news, there is a huge article on depression and canidia. You'll probably feel better when you take care of the yeast.
Posted 5/24/2014 12:46 PM (GMT -5)
You may want to get tested for mold. People with candida usually test positive for mold. Good luck!
Posted 5/24/2014 3:34 PM (GMT -5)
Your symptoms are very normal with a yeast/fungal issue (isn't that why you're taking the diflucan?). Diflucan is a systemic anti-fungal (vs Nystatin, which targets only the GI). People get systemic yeast/fungal overgrowth primarily due to "leaky gut" syndrom, where the (relatively healthy) yeast grows out of control in the gut, damaging the mucosal lining of the intestines, and toxins (including fungus) leaks into the blood system and throughout the body.

Agree with Lymebabe - you may have a fungal/mold sensitivity, which means you either have a large presence or you are highly sensitive. If one week of Rx didn't cut it, you might need a longer course. I have been on diflucan for 10 wks and felt an immediate relief from symptoms after the 1st day and an immediate recurrence of symptoms while waiting 1 day for Rx refill. Unfortunately, it's hard on the liver so long-term you have to get your bloodwork checked and might also want to take supplements to support your liver.

Also, I've been reading up myself on alternate yeast/fungal remedies, as I've learned that fungus can become resistant quite easily. Will post what I find.

-p
Posted 5/24/2014 5:15 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for your responses. Seems everything gets "resistant" in our bodies.

I am taking caprylic acid for the yeast as I had a hard time on the Nystatin. The doses I have been taking of bicillin have been high (24.mu) twice a week. Have talked to a herbalist and am starting a natural protocol for Lyme as I also have ACA,which effects the skin dramatically.

But I haven't felt this tired in many months.
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